Systems, GNC & IV&V
Requirements, trade studies, system integration, verification and validation, spacecraft dynamics, controls, and flight-system thinking.
About
Systems-led aerospace engineer with GNC, avionics, flight, CAD, research, and operations experience.
ERAU Honors aerospace engineering student, private pilot, published AIAA researcher, and Collins Aerospace intern. Main foundation: systems engineering. Supporting range: GNC, avionics verification, simulation, CAD, UAVs, robotics, and operations.
Profile Snapshot
- Name
- Haitish Gandhi
- Location
- Norristown, PA
- Education
- B.S. Aerospace Engineering, ERAU Honors Program
- Expected Graduation
- Dec 2026
- Minor
- Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing
- Flight Training
- Private Pilot's License, 78 hours
- Additional Focus
- GNC, flight training, simulation, robotics, and CAD/CAM coursework
Engineering Story
I work best where mission goals, requirements, interfaces, analysis, and test evidence need to connect into one system.
Current work includes Collins Aerospace avionics verification, HyDroQuad robotics research, NASA L'SPACE systems work, bio-inspired UAV design, laser propulsion research, and engineering tutoring.
Flight training keeps the engineering grounded: safety, procedure, judgment, and respect for hardware people depend on.
Technical Skills
Systems foundation. Aerospace range.
Tools and domains I have used in coursework, research, industry work, and project builds.
Design & Simulation
CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Onshape, Siemens NX, MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS Fluent, STK, Fusion 360, 3DEXPERIENCE, CAD drawings, and 3D printing.
Programming, Automation & Operations
Python, MATLAB, C++ for Arduino, LaTeX, SAP, Linux, PowerShell, IBM DOORS, data analysis, automation, and operational workflows.
Working Style
Engineering habits.
Structure the problem first
Mission, constraints, interfaces, and success criteria before the model.
Connect models to decisions
CAD, simulation, and trade studies should support decisions, not just look polished.
Communicate clearly
Research writing, tutoring, and team roles trained me to explain technical work directly.
Involvement
Leadership, research, and aerospace involvement.
Technical drawing, aircraft work, UAV work, professional events, and student leadership.
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Events Outreach Officer / Member. Organized professional events, introduced a Space Design Competition, and supported Design Build Fly with 2D drawings, drafting sheets, and laser-cut production material.
Alumni Liaison Officer
Built alumni connections for honors mentorship, networking, and professional-development opportunities.
SASE Member
Conferences, professional communication, and engineering community building.
PAVER UAV Fairing Research
Fairing concepts for a large UAV, focused on protecting electrical systems while keeping the geometry practical for CAD and manufacturing.
UAV Operations and Quadcopter Design
Custom RC quadcopter design in CATIA V5 with integrated electrical systems and successful flight testing.
Aeronca Chief Restoration
Supported restoration and successful flight of an Aeronca Chief, including oil-system contamination work and engine inspection support.
Certifications
- CATIA V5 Specialist
- STK Level 1 - Ansys Systems
- 3DEXPERIENCE 3D Innovator - Associate
- 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Business & Industry Innovator - Associate
- CRLA Certified Tutor - ERAU
- CORE Apprentice - Collins Aerospace
Awards & Honors
- Ignite Grant for Research - 2025
- AIAA Third Place Award - SP 2024
- ERAU Dean's List - Present
- Presidential Scholarship - Present
- Best Launch Vehicle Project - EGR101
- Best Glider Project - EGR101
- M Award for Academic Excellence
- President's Award - High School
- Undergraduate Research Scholarship
Technical Interests
- Space mission design and analysis
- Guidance, navigation, and control
- Satellite systems engineering
- Spacecraft dynamics and control
- Autonomous UAV systems
- FPV drone design and flight
Languages
- Hindi - Native
- Gujarati - Native
- French - Basic